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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.63, 543.77 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.63, 543.77 and 208.52 is: 312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.63 : 543.77 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.63/543.77 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.63x = 543.77 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.63x = 113,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,385.98/362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.67

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