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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 494 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 494 and 200.62 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 494 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/494 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 494 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 99,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,103.81/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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