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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 511.12 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 511.12 and 210.84 is: 290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 511.12 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/511.12 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 511.12 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 107,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,764.54/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.97

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