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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 506.12 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 506.12 and 211.52 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 506.12 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/506.12 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 506.12 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 107,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,054.50/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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