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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 505.52 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 505.52 and 209.01 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 505.52 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/505.52 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 505.52 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 105,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,658.74/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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