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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.39, 543.71 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.39, 543.71 and 209.39 is: 313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.39 : 543.71 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.39/543.71 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.39x = 543.71 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.39x = 113,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,845.24/363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.29

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