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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.21, 509.55 and 211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.21, 509.55 and 211.89 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.21 : 509.55 = 211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.21/509.55 = 211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.21x = 509.55 × 211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.21x = 107,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,968.55/369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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