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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 544.77 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 544.77 and 201.15 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 544.77 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/544.77 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 544.77 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 109,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,580.49/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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