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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 507.60 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 507.60 and 210.52 is: 290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 507.60 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/507.60 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 507.60 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 106,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,859.95/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.55

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