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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 493.63 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 493.63 and 200.35 is: 276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 493.63 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/493.63 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 493.63 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 98,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,898.77/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.47

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