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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.93, 544.40 and 200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.93, 544.40 and 200.93 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.93 : 544.40 = 200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.93/544.40 = 200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.93x = 544.40 × 200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.93x = 109,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,382.57/362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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