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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.43, 543.69 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.43, 543.69 and 208.44 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.43 : 543.69 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.43/543.69 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.43x = 543.69 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.43x = 113,326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,326.74/362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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