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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 507.70 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 507.70 and 212.68 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 507.70 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/507.70 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 507.70 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 107,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,977.64/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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