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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 509.10 and 211.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 509.10 and 211.57 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 509.10 = 211.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/509.10 = 211.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 509.10 × 211.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 107,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,710.29/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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