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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 543.54 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 543.54 and 208.50 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 543.54 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/543.54 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 543.54 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 113,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,328.09/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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