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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.79, 544.58 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.79, 544.58 and 200.61 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.79 : 544.58 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.79/544.58 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.79x = 544.58 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.79x = 109,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,247.19/362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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