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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 505.85 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 505.85 and 209.18 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 505.85 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/505.85 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 505.85 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 105,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,812.66/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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