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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.75, 524.02 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.75, 524.02 and 213.96 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.75 : 524.02 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.75/524.02 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.75x = 524.02 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.75x = 112,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,119.32/379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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