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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 500.24 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 500.24 and 207.28 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 500.24 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/500.24 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 500.24 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 103,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,689.75/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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