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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 496.76 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 496.76 and 200.44 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 496.76 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/496.76 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 496.76 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 99,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,570.57/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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