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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.93, 509.10 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.93, 509.10 and 211.53 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.93 : 509.10 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.93/509.10 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.93x = 509.10 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.93x = 107,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,690.72/368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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