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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.77, 495.06 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.77, 495.06 and 201.41 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.77 : 495.06 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.77/495.06 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.77x = 495.06 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.77x = 99,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,710.03/358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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