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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 494.72 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 494.72 and 201.13 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 494.72 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/494.72 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 494.72 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 99,503.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,503.03/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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