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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.59, 500.43 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.59, 500.43 and 205.27 is: 283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.59 : 500.43 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.59/500.43 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.59x = 500.43 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.59x = 102,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,722.24/362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.30

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