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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.79, 524.09 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.79, 524.09 and 214.04 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.79 : 524.09 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.79/524.09 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.79x = 524.09 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.79x = 112,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,172.53/379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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