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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 506.77 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 506.77 and 209.86 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 506.77 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/506.77 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 506.77 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 106,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,348.96/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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