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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 505.98 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 505.98 and 209.32 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 505.98 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/505.98 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 505.98 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 105,911.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,911.73/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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