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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.51, 505.80 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.51, 505.80 and 209.10 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.51 : 505.80 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.51/505.80 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.51x = 505.80 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.51x = 105,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,762.78/366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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