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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 496.79 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 496.79 and 202.66 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 496.79 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/496.79 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 496.79 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 100,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,677.21/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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