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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.15, 503.74 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.15, 503.74 and 209.81 is: 289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.15 : 503.74 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.15/503.74 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.15x = 503.74 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.15x = 105,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,691.21/365.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.44

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