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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 505.94 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 505.94 and 211.43 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 505.94 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/505.94 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 505.94 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 106,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,969.84/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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