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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 508.80 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 508.80 and 211.36 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 508.80 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/508.80 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 508.80 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 107,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,539.25/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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