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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 497.97 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 497.97 and 205.61 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 497.97 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/497.97 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 497.97 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 102,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,385.12/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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