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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 542.97 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 542.97 and 208.02 is: 311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 542.97 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/542.97 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 542.97 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 112,949.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,949.01/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.53

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