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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 494.98 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 494.98 and 201.32 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 494.98 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/494.98 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 494.98 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 99,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,649.37/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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