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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 506.13 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 506.13 and 211.50 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 506.13 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/506.13 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 506.13 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 107,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,046.50/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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