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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 502.67 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 502.67 and 209.09 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 502.67 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/502.67 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 502.67 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 105,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,103.27/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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