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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.72, 508.92 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.72, 508.92 and 213.56 is: 294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.72 : 508.92 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.72/508.92 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.72x = 508.92 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.72x = 108,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,684.96/368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.76

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