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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 507.95 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 507.95 and 210.78 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 507.95 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/507.95 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 507.95 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 107,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,064.65/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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