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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 503.23 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 503.23 and 209.42 is: 289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 503.23 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/503.23 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 503.23 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 105,386.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,386.43/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.03

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