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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.67, 534.99 and 213.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.67, 534.99 and 213.01 is: 293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.67 : 534.99 = 213.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.67/534.99 = 213.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.67x = 534.99 × 213.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.67x = 113,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,958.22/387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.96

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