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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 506.13 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 506.13 and 209.37 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 506.13 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/506.13 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 506.13 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 105,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,968.44/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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