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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.37, 500.10 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.37, 500.10 and 205.03 is: 282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.37 : 500.10 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.37/500.10 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.37x = 500.10 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.37x = 102,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,535.50/362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.96

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