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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.62, 500.44 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.62, 500.44 and 207.38 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.62 : 500.44 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.62/500.44 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.62x = 500.44 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.62x = 103,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,781.25/362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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