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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.65, 506.04 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.65, 506.04 and 209.29 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.65 : 506.04 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.65/506.04 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.65x = 506.04 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.65x = 105,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,909.11/366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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