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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 503.70 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 503.70 and 209.76 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 503.70 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/503.70 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 503.70 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 105,656.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,656.11/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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