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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 547.02 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 547.02 and 210.51 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 547.02 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/547.02 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 547.02 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 115,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,153.18/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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