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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.47, 526.41 and 213.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.47, 526.41 and 213.41 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.47 : 526.41 = 213.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.47/526.41 = 213.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.47x = 526.41 × 213.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.47x = 112,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,341.16/381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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