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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 544.59 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 544.59 and 201.18 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 544.59 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/544.59 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 544.59 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 109,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,560.62/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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