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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 546.82 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 546.82 and 202.72 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 546.82 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/546.82 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 546.82 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 110,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,850.50/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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