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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 523.98 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 523.98 and 213.95 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 523.98 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/523.98 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 523.98 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 112,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,102.90/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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