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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.37, 543.21 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.37, 543.21 and 207.97 is: 311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.37 : 543.21 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.37/543.21 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.37x = 543.21 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.37x = 112,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,969.25/362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.75

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