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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 545 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 545 and 201.44 is: 301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 545 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/545 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 545 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 109,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,784.80/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.92

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