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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.13, 524.55 and 214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.13, 524.55 and 214.35 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.13 : 524.55 = 214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.13/524.55 = 214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.13x = 524.55 × 214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.13x = 112,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,437.29/380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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