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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 524.03 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 524.03 and 213.96 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 524.03 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/524.03 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 524.03 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 112,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,121.46/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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