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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 544.59 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 544.59 and 200.48 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 544.59 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/544.59 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 544.59 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 109,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,176.68/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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