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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.79, 544.96 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.79, 544.96 and 209.26 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.79 : 544.96 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.79/544.96 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.79x = 544.96 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.79x = 114,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,038.33/363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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