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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 491.28 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 491.28 and 200.74 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 491.28 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/491.28 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 491.28 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 98,619.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,619.55/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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