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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.61, 508.71 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.61, 508.71 and 213.39 is: 294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.61 : 508.71 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.61/508.71 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.61x = 508.71 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.61x = 108,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,553.63/368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.49

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