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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 506.58 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 506.58 and 211.72 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 506.58 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/506.58 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 506.58 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 107,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,253.12/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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