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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 545.16 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 545.16 and 201.04 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 545.16 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/545.16 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 545.16 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 109,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,598.97/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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