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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.54, 508.60 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.54, 508.60 and 213.29 is: 294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.54 : 508.60 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.54/508.60 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.54x = 508.60 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.54x = 108,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,476.22/368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.34

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