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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 524.56 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 524.56 and 214.32 is: 295.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 524.56 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/524.56 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 524.56 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 112,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,423.70/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.78

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