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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 543.56 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 543.56 and 200.64 is: 300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 543.56 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/543.56 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 543.56 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 109,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,059.88/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.57

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