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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.95, 498.09 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.95, 498.09 and 205.70 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.95 : 498.09 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.95/498.09 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.95x = 498.09 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.95x = 102,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,454.62/360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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