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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 500.20 and 205.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 500.20 and 205.17 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 500.20 = 205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/500.20 = 205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 500.20 × 205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 102,626.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,626.03/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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