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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 496.94 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 496.94 and 202.71 is: 279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 496.94 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/496.94 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 496.94 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 100,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,734.71/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.76

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