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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 506.34 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 506.34 and 209.57 is: 289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 506.34 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/506.34 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 506.34 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 106,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,111.14/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.16

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