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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 490.73 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 490.73 and 200.41 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 490.73 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/490.73 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 490.73 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 98,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,345.25/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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