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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.71, 535.32 and 200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.71, 535.32 and 200.37 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.71 : 535.32 = 200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.71/535.32 = 200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.71x = 535.32 × 200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.71x = 107,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,262.07/356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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