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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 502.92 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 502.92 and 209.12 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 502.92 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/502.92 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 502.92 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 105,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,170.63/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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