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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 506.16 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 506.16 and 289.44 is: 399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 506.16 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/506.16 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 506.16 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 146,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,502.95/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.36

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