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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 547.61 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 547.61 and 200.45 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 547.61 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/547.61 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 547.61 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 109,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,768.79/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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