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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 500.31 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 500.31 and 205.16 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 500.31 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/500.31 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 500.31 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 102,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,643.60/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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