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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.13, 503.88 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.13, 503.88 and 209.88 is: 289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.13 : 503.88 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.13/503.88 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.13x = 503.88 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.13x = 105,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,754.33/365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.63

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