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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 499.76 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 499.76 and 204.76 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 499.76 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/499.76 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 499.76 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 102,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,330.86/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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