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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 499.96 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 499.96 and 202.79 is: 279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 499.96 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/499.96 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 499.96 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 101,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,386.89/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.83

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