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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.79, 506.13 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.79, 506.13 and 209.44 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.79 : 506.13 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.79/506.13 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.79x = 506.13 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.79x = 106,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,003.87/366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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