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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.71, 507.38 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.71, 507.38 and 210.32 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.71 : 507.38 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.71/507.38 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.71x = 507.38 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.71x = 106,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,712.95/367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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