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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 505.29 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 505.29 and 200.38 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 505.29 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/505.29 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 505.29 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 101,251.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,251.27/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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