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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 503.33 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 503.33 and 209.54 is: 289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 503.33 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/503.33 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 503.33 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 105,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,467.77/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.16

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