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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 505.72 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 505.72 and 209.16 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 505.72 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/505.72 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 505.72 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 105,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,776.40/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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