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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.67, 497.73 and 205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.67, 497.73 and 205.42 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.67 : 497.73 = 205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.67/497.73 = 205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.67x = 497.73 × 205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.67x = 102,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,243.70/360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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