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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 507.77 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 507.77 and 212.70 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 507.77 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/507.77 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 507.77 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 108,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,002.68/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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