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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.89, 509.11 and 211.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.89, 509.11 and 211.57 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.89 : 509.11 = 211.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.89/509.11 = 211.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.89x = 509.11 × 211.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.89x = 107,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,710.60/368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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