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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 490.86 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 490.86 and 200.44 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 490.86 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/490.86 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 490.86 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 98,387.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,387.98/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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