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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 543.94 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 543.94 and 200.60 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 543.94 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/543.94 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 543.94 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 109,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,114.36/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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