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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.82, 544.23 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.82, 544.23 and 200.41 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.82 : 544.23 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.82/544.23 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.82x = 544.23 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.82x = 109,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,069.13/362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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