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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 506.04 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 506.04 and 211.48 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 506.04 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/506.04 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 506.04 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 107,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,017.34/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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