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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 546.97 and 210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 546.97 and 210.61 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 546.97 = 210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/546.97 = 210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 546.97 × 210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 115,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,196.30/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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