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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.53, 539.76 and 206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.53, 539.76 and 206.09 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.53 : 539.76 = 206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.53/539.76 = 206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.53x = 539.76 × 206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.53x = 111,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,239.14/360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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