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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.35, 505.58 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.35, 505.58 and 200.58 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.35 : 505.58 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.35/505.58 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.35x = 505.58 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.35x = 101,409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,409.24/366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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