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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 499.95 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 499.95 and 204.94 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 499.95 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/499.95 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 499.95 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 102,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,459.75/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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