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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 507.81 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 507.81 and 210.64 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 507.81 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/507.81 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 507.81 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 106,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,965.10/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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