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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 495.09 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 495.09 and 201.42 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 495.09 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/495.09 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 495.09 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 99,721.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,721.03/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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