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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.75, 524.03 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.75, 524.03 and 211.70 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.75 : 524.03 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.75/524.03 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.75x = 524.03 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.75x = 110,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,937.15/379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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