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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.91, 524.21 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.91, 524.21 and 214.09 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.91 : 524.21 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.91/524.21 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.91x = 524.21 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.91x = 112,228.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,228.12/379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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