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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 505.66 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 505.66 and 209.08 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 505.66 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/505.66 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 505.66 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 105,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,723.39/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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