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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 507.24 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 507.24 and 210.16 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 507.24 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/507.24 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 507.24 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 106,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,601.56/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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