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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 491.26 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 491.26 and 200.76 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 491.26 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/491.26 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 491.26 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 98,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,625.36/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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