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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.42, 507.04 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.42, 507.04 and 212.18 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.42 : 507.04 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.42/507.04 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.42x = 507.04 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.42x = 107,583.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,583.75/367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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