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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.87, 507.65 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.87, 507.65 and 210.56 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.87 : 507.65 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.87/507.65 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.87x = 507.65 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.87x = 106,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,888.77/367.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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