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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 508.79 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 508.79 and 211.33 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 508.79 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/508.79 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 508.79 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 107,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,522.59/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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