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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.91, 544.61 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.91, 544.61 and 200.72 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.91 : 544.61 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.91/544.61 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.91x = 544.61 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.91x = 109,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,310.39/362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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