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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.73, 524.08 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.73, 524.08 and 213.96 is: 295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.73 : 524.08 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.73/524.08 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.73x = 524.08 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.73x = 112,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,132.16/379.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.29

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