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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 525.41 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 525.41 and 212.70 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 525.41 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/525.41 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 525.41 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 111,754.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,754.71/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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