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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 544.70 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 544.70 and 209 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 544.70 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/544.70 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 544.70 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 113,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,842.30/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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