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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 546.54 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 546.54 and 210.52 is: 315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 546.54 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/546.54 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 546.54 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 115,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,057.60/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.73

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