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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 507.15 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 507.15 and 212.49 is: 293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 507.15 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/507.15 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 507.15 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 107,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,764.30/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.04

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