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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 506.04 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 506.04 and 211.44 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 506.04 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/506.04 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 506.04 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 106,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,997.10/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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