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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 507.05 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 507.05 and 212.17 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 507.05 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/507.05 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 507.05 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 107,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,579.74/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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