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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 500.40 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 500.40 and 207.36 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 500.40 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/500.40 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 500.40 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 103,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,762.94/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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