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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 506.34 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 506.34 and 209.52 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 506.34 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/506.34 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 506.34 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 106,088.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,088.36/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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