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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.79, 499.13 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.79, 499.13 and 204.38 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.79 : 499.13 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.79/499.13 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.79x = 499.13 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.79x = 102,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,012.42/361.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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