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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 544.11 and 208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 544.11 and 208.63 is: 312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 544.11 = 208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/544.11 = 208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 544.11 × 208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 113,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,513.91/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.98

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