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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.69, 508.84 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.69, 508.84 and 211.37 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.69 : 508.84 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.69/508.84 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.69x = 508.84 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.69x = 107,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,550.44/368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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