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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 508.91 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 508.91 and 211.40 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 508.91 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/508.91 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 508.91 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 107,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,579.97/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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