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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 505.59 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 505.59 and 211.14 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 505.59 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/505.59 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 505.59 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 106,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,750.27/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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