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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.57, 500.41 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.57, 500.41 and 205.21 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.57 : 500.41 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.57/500.41 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.57x = 500.41 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.57x = 102,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,690.02/362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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