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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.28, 491.64 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.28, 491.64 and 201.02 is: 277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.28 : 491.64 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.28/491.64 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.28x = 491.64 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.28x = 98,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,829.47/356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.39

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