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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 508.80 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 508.80 and 211.30 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 508.80 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/508.80 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 508.80 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 107,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,509.44/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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