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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.07, 544.40 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.07, 544.40 and 201.07 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.07 : 544.40 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.07/544.40 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.07x = 544.40 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.07x = 109,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,462.51/363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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