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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 494.66 and 201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 494.66 and 201.09 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 494.66 = 201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/494.66 = 201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 494.66 × 201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 99,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,470.17/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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