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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.71, 524.01 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.71, 524.01 and 213.92 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.71 : 524.01 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.71/524.01 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.71x = 524.01 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.71x = 112,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,095.42/379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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