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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.72, 548.03 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.72, 548.03 and 203.45 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.72 : 548.03 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.72/548.03 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.72x = 548.03 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.72x = 111,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,494.47/365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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