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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.91, 499.45 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.91, 499.45 and 204.58 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.91 : 499.45 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.91/499.45 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.91x = 499.45 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.91x = 102,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,174.98/361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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