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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 506.58 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 506.58 and 211.80 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 506.58 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/506.58 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 506.58 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 107,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,293.64/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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