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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 544.46 and 208.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 544.46 and 208.65 is: 313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 544.46 = 208.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/544.46 = 208.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 544.46 × 208.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 113,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,600.54/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.17

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