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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 506.10 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 506.10 and 209.34 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 506.10 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/506.10 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 506.10 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 105,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,946.97/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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