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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 546.98 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 546.98 and 210.74 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 546.98 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/546.98 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 546.98 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 115,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,270.57/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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