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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 546.09 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 546.09 and 209.64 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 546.09 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/546.09 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 546.09 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 114,482.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,482.31/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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