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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.52, 497.54 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.52, 497.54 and 205.28 is: 283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.52 : 497.54 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.52/497.54 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.52x = 497.54 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.52x = 102,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,135.01/360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.30

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