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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 509.43 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 509.43 and 211.77 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 509.43 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/509.43 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 509.43 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 107,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,881.99/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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