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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.73, 545.57 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.73, 545.57 and 209.56 is: 314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.73 : 545.57 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.73/545.57 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.73x = 545.57 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.73x = 114,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,329.65/363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.33

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