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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 497.86 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 497.86 and 205.50 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 497.86 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/497.86 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 497.86 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 102,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,309.72/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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