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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 545.72 and 209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 545.72 and 209.63 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 545.72 = 209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/545.72 = 209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 545.72 × 209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 114,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,399.60/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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