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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 543.99 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 543.99 and 208.74 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 543.99 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/543.99 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 543.99 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 113,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,555.30/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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