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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.92, 509.12 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.92, 509.12 and 211.47 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.92 : 509.12 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.92/509.12 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.92x = 509.12 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.92x = 107,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,663.61/368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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