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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 509.23 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 509.23 and 211.64 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 509.23 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/509.23 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 509.23 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 107,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,773.44/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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