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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.09, 508 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.09, 508 and 210.75 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.09 : 508 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.09/508 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.09x = 508 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.09x = 107,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,058.46/368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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