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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.57, 500.39 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.57, 500.39 and 205.23 is: 283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.57 : 500.39 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.57/500.39 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.57x = 500.39 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.57x = 102,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,694.01/362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.24

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