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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 506.37 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 506.37 and 211.69 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 506.37 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/506.37 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 506.37 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 107,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,193.47/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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