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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.58, 507.13 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.58, 507.13 and 210.10 is: 289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.58 : 507.13 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.58/507.13 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.58x = 507.13 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.58x = 106,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,547.01/367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.86

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