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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 544.62 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 544.62 and 200.60 is: 301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 544.62 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/544.62 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 544.62 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 109,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,250.77/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.00

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