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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 545.52 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 545.52 and 201.52 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 545.52 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/545.52 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 545.52 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 109,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,933.19/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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