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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 544.28 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 544.28 and 209 is: 313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 544.28 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/544.28 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 544.28 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 113,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,754.52/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.46

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