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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.91, 544.64 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.91, 544.64 and 208.92 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.91 : 544.64 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.91/544.64 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.91x = 544.64 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.91x = 113,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,785.14/362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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