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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 506.63 and 209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 506.63 and 209.77 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 506.63 = 209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/506.63 = 209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 506.63 × 209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 106,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,275.03/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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