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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 543.44 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 543.44 and 208.40 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 543.44 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/543.44 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 543.44 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 113,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,252.90/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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