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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 547.25 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 547.25 and 211.39 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 547.25 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/547.25 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 547.25 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 115,680.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,680.75/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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