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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 506.03 and 209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 506.03 and 209.33 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 506.03 = 209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/506.03 = 209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 506.03 × 209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 105,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,923.68/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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