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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.41, 500.13 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.41, 500.13 and 207.16 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.41 : 500.13 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.41/500.13 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.41x = 500.13 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.41x = 103,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,606.93/362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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