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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 496.94 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 496.94 and 204.84 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 496.94 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/496.94 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 496.94 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 101,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,793.19/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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