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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.33, 544.32 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.33, 544.32 and 200.79 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.33 : 544.32 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.33/544.32 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.33x = 544.32 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.33x = 109,294.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,294.01/363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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