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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.51, 508.60 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.51, 508.60 and 211.20 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.51 : 508.60 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.51/508.60 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.51x = 508.60 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.51x = 107,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,415.26/368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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