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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 508.34 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 508.34 and 210.99 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 508.34 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/508.34 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 508.34 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 107,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,254.66/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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