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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 524.45 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 524.45 and 214.24 is: 295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 524.45 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/524.45 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 524.45 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 112,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,357.10/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.65

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