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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 508.80 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 508.80 and 211.35 is: 291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 508.80 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/508.80 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 508.80 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 107,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,534.88/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.64

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