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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 507.83 and 212.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 507.83 and 212.75 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 507.83 = 212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/507.83 = 212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 507.83 × 212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 108,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,039.77/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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