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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 505.74 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 505.74 and 200.71 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 505.74 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/505.74 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 505.74 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 101,505.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,505.81/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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