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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 544.68 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 544.68 and 200.32 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 544.68 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/544.68 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 544.68 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 109,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,110.30/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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