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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.83, 508.99 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.83, 508.99 and 211.49 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.83 : 508.99 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.83/508.99 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.83x = 508.99 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.83x = 107,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,645.55/368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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