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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 498.02 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 498.02 and 205.62 is: 283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 498.02 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/498.02 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 498.02 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 102,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,402.87/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.76

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