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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.52, 507.28 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.52, 507.28 and 212.32 is: 293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.52 : 507.28 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.52/507.28 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.52x = 507.28 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.52x = 107,705.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,705.69/367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.06

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