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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 503.26 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 503.26 and 209.40 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 503.26 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/503.26 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 503.26 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 105,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,382.64/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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