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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.73, 495.05 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.73, 495.05 and 201.35 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.73 : 495.05 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.73/495.05 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.73x = 495.05 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.73x = 99,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,678.55/358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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