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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 532.77 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 532.77 and 201.33 is: 301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 532.77 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/532.77 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 532.77 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 107,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,262.58/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.52

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