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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.35, 524.87 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.35, 524.87 and 214.58 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.35 : 524.87 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.35/524.87 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.35x = 524.87 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.35x = 112,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,624.49/380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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