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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.50, 544.02 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.50, 544.02 and 200.02 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.50 : 544.02 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.50/544.02 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.50x = 544.02 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.50x = 108,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,814.88/362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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