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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 506.96 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 506.96 and 209.99 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 506.96 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/506.96 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 506.96 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 106,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,457.54/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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