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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.89, 503.46 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.89, 503.46 and 209.64 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.89 : 503.46 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.89/503.46 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.89x = 503.46 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.89x = 105,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,545.35/364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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