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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 544.96 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 544.96 and 201.43 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 544.96 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/544.96 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 544.96 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 109,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,771.29/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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