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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 497.72 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 497.72 and 205.36 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 497.72 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/497.72 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 497.72 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 102,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,211.78/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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