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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 499.49 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 499.49 and 204.58 is: 282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 499.49 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/499.49 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 499.49 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 102,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,185.66/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.33

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