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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 543.81 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 543.81 and 200.63 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 543.81 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/543.81 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 543.81 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 109,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,104.60/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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