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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 499.99 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 499.99 and 200.62 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 499.99 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/499.99 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 499.99 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 100,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,308.87/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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