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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.79, 526.85 and 213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.79, 526.85 and 213.74 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.79 : 526.85 = 213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.79/526.85 = 213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.79x = 526.85 × 213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.79x = 112,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,608.92/381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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