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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 505.72 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 505.72 and 209.17 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 505.72 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/505.72 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 505.72 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 105,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,781.45/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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