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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.50, 497.50 and 205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.50, 497.50 and 205.25 is: 283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.50 : 497.50 = 205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.50/497.50 = 205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.50x = 497.50 × 205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.50x = 102,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,111.88/360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.25

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