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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.02, 507.89 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.02, 507.89 and 210.68 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.02 : 507.89 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.02/507.89 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.02x = 507.89 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.02x = 107,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,002.27/368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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