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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 507.21 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 507.21 and 210.15 is: 289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 507.21 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/507.21 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 507.21 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 106,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,590.18/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.97

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