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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 503.03 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 503.03 and 209.30 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 503.03 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/503.03 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 503.03 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 105,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,280.62/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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