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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 543.73 and 216.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 543.73 and 216.61 is: 324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 543.73 = 216.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/543.73 = 216.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 543.73 × 216.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 117,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,777.36/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.10

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