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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.73, 547.87 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.73, 547.87 and 211.56 is: 316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.73 : 547.87 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.73/547.87 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.73x = 547.87 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.73x = 115,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,903.58/365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.91

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