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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 546.98 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 546.98 and 202.41 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 546.98 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/546.98 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 546.98 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 110,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,713.21/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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