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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 543.51 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 543.51 and 200.48 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 543.51 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/543.51 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 543.51 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 108,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,960.17/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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