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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.52, 505.74 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.52, 505.74 and 211.24 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.52 : 505.74 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.52/505.74 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.52x = 505.74 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.52x = 106,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,832.52/366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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