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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 507.74 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 507.74 and 212.63 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 507.74 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/507.74 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 507.74 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 107,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,957.15/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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