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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.82, 507.59 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.82, 507.59 and 210.48 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.82 : 507.59 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.82/507.59 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.82x = 507.59 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.82x = 106,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,836.42/367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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