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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 544.17 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 544.17 and 200.66 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 544.17 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/544.17 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 544.17 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 109,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,193.15/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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