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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 505.84 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 505.84 and 211.32 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 505.84 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/505.84 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 505.84 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 106,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,893.58/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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