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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 509.07 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 509.07 and 211.59 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 509.07 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/509.07 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 509.07 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 107,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,714.12/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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