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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 501.39 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 501.39 and 197.54 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 501.39 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/501.39 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 501.39 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 99,046.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,046.77/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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