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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 545.84 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 545.84 and 201.39 is: 302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 545.84 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/545.84 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 545.84 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 109,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,924.42/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.08

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