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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 545.85 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 545.85 and 201.71 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 545.85 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/545.85 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 545.85 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 110,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,100.67/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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