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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 543.72 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 543.72 and 200.60 is: 300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 543.72 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/543.72 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 543.72 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 109,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,070.23/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.45

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