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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 506.14 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 506.14 and 211.50 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 506.14 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/506.14 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 506.14 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 107,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,048.61/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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