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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 524.93 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 524.93 and 214.61 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 524.93 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/524.93 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 524.93 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 112,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,651.53/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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