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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 543 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 543 and 217.96 is: 326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 543 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/543 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 543 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 118,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,352.28/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.46

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