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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 533.56 and 201.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 533.56 and 201.17 is: 301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 533.56 = 201.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/533.56 = 201.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 533.56 × 201.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 107,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,333.09/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.73

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