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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.07, 509.32 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.07, 509.32 and 211.69 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.07 : 509.32 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.07/509.32 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.07x = 509.32 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.07x = 107,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,817.95/369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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