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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 546.06 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 546.06 and 201.58 is: 302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 546.06 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/546.06 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 546.06 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 110,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,074.77/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.45

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