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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 544.85 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 544.85 and 209.13 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 544.85 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/544.85 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 544.85 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 113,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,944.48/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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