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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.61, 545.53 and 209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.61, 545.53 and 209.51 is: 314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.61 : 545.53 = 209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.61/545.53 = 209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.61x = 545.53 × 209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.61x = 114,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,293.99/363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.33

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