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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.87, 509.03 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.87, 509.03 and 211.56 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.87 : 509.03 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.87/509.03 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.87x = 509.03 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.87x = 107,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,690.39/368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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