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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 543.88 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 543.88 and 208.72 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 543.88 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/543.88 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 543.88 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 113,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,518.63/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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