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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 499.70 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 499.70 and 204.78 is: 282.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 499.70 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/499.70 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 499.70 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 102,328.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,328.57/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.58

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