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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 507.58 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 507.58 and 210.41 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 507.58 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/507.58 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 507.58 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 106,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,798.86/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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