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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 500.32 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 500.32 and 205.18 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 500.32 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/500.32 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 500.32 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 102,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,655.66/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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