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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 508.97 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 508.97 and 211.48 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 508.97 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/508.97 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 508.97 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 107,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,636.98/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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