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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 535.11 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 535.11 and 202.62 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 535.11 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/535.11 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 535.11 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 108,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,425.24/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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