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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.94, 493.95 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.94, 493.95 and 200.58 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.94 : 493.95 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.94/493.95 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.94x = 493.95 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.94x = 99,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,076.98/357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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