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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.75, 508.77 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.75, 508.77 and 211.37 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.75 : 508.77 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.75/508.77 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.75x = 508.77 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.75x = 107,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,536.17/368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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