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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 500 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 500 and 207.06 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 500 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/500 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 500 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 103,530
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,530/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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