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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.47, 500.21 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.47, 500.21 and 202.95 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.47 : 500.21 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.47/500.21 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.47x = 500.21 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.47x = 101,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,518.48/362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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