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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 505.11 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 505.11 and 210.78 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 505.11 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/505.11 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 505.11 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 106,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,467.09/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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