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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 531.77 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 531.77 and 200.41 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 531.77 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/531.77 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 531.77 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 106,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,569.69/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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