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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 543.78 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 543.78 and 200.34 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 543.78 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/543.78 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 543.78 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 108,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,940.89/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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