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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 505.48 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 505.48 and 200.52 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 505.48 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/505.48 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 505.48 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 101,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,358.85/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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