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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.63, 507.35 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.63, 507.35 and 212.38 is: 293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.63 : 507.35 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.63/507.35 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.63x = 507.35 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.63x = 107,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,750.99/367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.10

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