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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 544.68 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 544.68 and 209.36 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 544.68 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/544.68 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 544.68 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 114,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,034.20/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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