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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 508.79 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 508.79 and 209.18 is: 288.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 508.79 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/508.79 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 508.79 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 106,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,428.69/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.69

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