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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 508.86 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 508.86 and 213.52 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 508.86 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/508.86 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 508.86 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 108,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,651.79/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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