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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.52, 490.64 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.52, 490.64 and 200.32 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.52 : 490.64 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.52/490.64 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.52x = 490.64 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.52x = 98,285.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,285.00/355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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