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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.44, 497.32 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.44, 497.32 and 205.16 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.44 : 497.32 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.44/497.32 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.44x = 497.32 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.44x = 102,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,030.17/360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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