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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 493.58 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 493.58 and 202.40 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 493.58 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/493.58 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 493.58 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 99,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,900.59/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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