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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 503.38 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 503.38 and 209.48 is: 289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 503.38 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/503.38 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 503.38 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 105,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,448.04/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.09

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