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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 494.04 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 494.04 and 202.75 is: 279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 494.04 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/494.04 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 494.04 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 100,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,165.60/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.78

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