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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 503.49 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 503.49 and 209.57 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 503.49 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/503.49 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 503.49 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 105,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,515.35/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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