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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.94, 498.01 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.94, 498.01 and 205.66 is: 283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.94 : 498.01 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.94/498.01 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.94x = 498.01 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.94x = 102,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,420.74/360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.76

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