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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 534.98 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 534.98 and 213.04 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 534.98 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/534.98 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 534.98 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 113,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,972.14/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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