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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 524.03 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 524.03 and 213.94 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 524.03 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/524.03 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 524.03 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 112,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,111.77/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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