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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 506.28 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 506.28 and 207.35 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 506.28 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/506.28 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 506.28 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 104,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,977.16/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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