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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 545.72 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 545.72 and 209.76 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 545.72 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/545.72 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 545.72 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 114,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,469.18/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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