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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 507.84 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 507.84 and 212.73 is: 293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 507.84 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/507.84 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 507.84 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 108,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,032.80/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.58

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