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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 497.74 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 497.74 and 205.44 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 497.74 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/497.74 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 497.74 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 102,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,255.71/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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