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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 508.92 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 508.92 and 213.50 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 508.92 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/508.92 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 508.92 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 108,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,654.42/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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