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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 507.66 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 507.66 and 210.48 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 507.66 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/507.66 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 507.66 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 106,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,852.28/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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