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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 509.61 and 211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 509.61 and 211.91 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 509.61 = 211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/509.61 = 211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 509.61 × 211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 107,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,991.46/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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