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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.74 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.74 and 200.82 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.74 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.74 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.74 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 109,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,394.69/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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