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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 509.72 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 509.72 and 211.99 is: 292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 509.72 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/509.72 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 509.72 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 108,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,055.54/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.52

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