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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 505.87 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 505.87 and 200.79 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 505.87 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/505.87 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 505.87 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 101,573.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,573.64/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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