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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 524.19 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 524.19 and 214.11 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 524.19 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/524.19 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 524.19 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 112,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,234.32/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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