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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 542.43 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 542.43 and 207.93 is: 311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 542.43 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/542.43 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 542.43 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 112,787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,787.47/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.48

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