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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 524.24 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 524.24 and 214.11 is: 295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 524.24 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/524.24 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 524.24 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 112,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,244.76/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.47

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