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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 509.14 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 509.14 and 211.65 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 509.14 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/509.14 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 509.14 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 107,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,756.65/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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