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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 524.29 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 524.29 and 214.12 is: 295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 524.29 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/524.29 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 524.29 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 112,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,260.97/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.49

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