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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 508.24 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 508.24 and 211.01 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 508.24 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/508.24 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 508.24 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 107,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,243.72/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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