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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.70, 493.59 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.70, 493.59 and 200.35 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.70 : 493.59 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.70/493.59 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.70x = 493.59 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.70x = 98,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,890.76/357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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