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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.49, 531.79 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.49, 531.79 and 200.72 is: 301.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.49 : 531.79 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.49/531.79 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.49x = 531.79 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.49x = 106,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,739.85/354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.11

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