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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.37, 524.91 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.37, 524.91 and 212.33 is: 293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.37 : 524.91 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.37/524.91 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.37x = 524.91 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.37x = 111,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,454.14/380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.02

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