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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 544.56 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 544.56 and 209.37 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 544.56 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/544.56 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 544.56 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 114,014.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,014.53/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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