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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 507.08 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 507.08 and 210.17 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 507.08 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/507.08 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 507.08 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 106,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,573.00/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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