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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 495.58 and 201.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 495.58 and 201.77 is: 278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 495.58 = 201.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/495.58 = 201.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 495.58 × 201.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 99,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,989.69/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.43

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