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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.14, 503.94 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.14, 503.94 and 209.89 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.14 : 503.94 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.14/503.94 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.14x = 503.94 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.14x = 105,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,771.97/365.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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