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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.35, 499.98 and 207.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.35, 499.98 and 207.07 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.35 : 499.98 = 207.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.35/499.98 = 207.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.35x = 499.98 × 207.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.35x = 103,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,530.86/362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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