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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 533.79 and 202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 533.79 and 202.01 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 533.79 = 202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/533.79 = 202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 533.79 × 202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 107,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,828.25/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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