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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 508.50 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 508.50 and 211.14 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 508.50 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/508.50 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 508.50 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 107,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,364.69/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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