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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 500.00 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 500.00 and 207 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 500.00 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/500.00 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 500.00 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 103,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,498.97/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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