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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 546.06 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 546.06 and 209.94 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 546.06 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/546.06 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 546.06 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 114,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,639.84/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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