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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.71, 508.77 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.71, 508.77 and 213.46 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.71 : 508.77 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.71/508.77 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.71x = 508.77 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.71x = 108,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,602.04/368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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