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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 495.09 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 495.09 and 201.38 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 495.09 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/495.09 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 495.09 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 99,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,700.22/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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