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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.75, 544.98 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.75, 544.98 and 209.43 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 544.98 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/544.98 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 544.98 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 114,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,135.16/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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