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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 524.27 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 524.27 and 214.13 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 524.27 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/524.27 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 524.27 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 112,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,262.58/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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