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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 509.14 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 509.14 and 211.60 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 509.14 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/509.14 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 509.14 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 107,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,734.02/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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