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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.01, 498.21 and 205.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.01, 498.21 and 205.77 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.01 : 498.21 = 205.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.01/498.21 = 205.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.01x = 498.21 × 205.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.01x = 102,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,515.64/361.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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