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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 502.89 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 502.89 and 209.16 is: 288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 502.89 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/502.89 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 502.89 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 105,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,184.47/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.64

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