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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.83, 543.63 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.83, 543.63 and 208.37 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.83 : 543.63 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.83/543.63 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.83x = 543.63 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.83x = 113,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,276.18/362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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