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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.84, 524.21 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.84, 524.21 and 214.07 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.84 : 524.21 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.84/524.21 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.84x = 524.21 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.84x = 112,215.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,215.55/379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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