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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 493.72 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 493.72 and 202.52 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 493.72 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/493.72 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 493.72 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 99,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,988.17/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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