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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 503.00 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 503.00 and 209.25 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 503.00 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/503.00 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 503.00 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 105,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,251.70/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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