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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.97, 499.52 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.97, 499.52 and 204.59 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 499.52 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/499.52 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 499.52 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 102,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,195.77/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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