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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 506.72 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 506.72 and 209.82 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 506.72 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/506.72 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 506.72 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 106,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,318.94/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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