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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.56, 497.61 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.56, 497.61 and 205.31 is: 283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.56 : 497.61 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.56/497.61 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.56x = 497.61 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.56x = 102,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,165.55/360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.35

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