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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 506.02 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 506.02 and 209.31 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 506.02 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/506.02 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 506.02 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 105,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,914.52/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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