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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 533.91 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 533.91 and 209.89 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 533.91 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/533.91 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 533.91 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 112,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,062.37/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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