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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 509.04 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 509.04 and 211.49 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 509.04 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/509.04 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 509.04 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 107,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,656.87/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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