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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 506.12 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 506.12 and 211.59 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 506.12 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/506.12 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 506.12 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 107,088.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,088.87/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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