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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.97, 503.48 and 209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.97, 503.48 and 209.63 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.97 : 503.48 = 209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.97/503.48 = 209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.97x = 503.48 × 209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.97x = 105,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,540.95/364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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