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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 506.35 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 506.35 and 209.60 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 506.35 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/506.35 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 506.35 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 106,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,130.96/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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