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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.66, 500.45 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.66, 500.45 and 205.31 is: 283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.66 : 500.45 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.66/500.45 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.66x = 500.45 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.66x = 102,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,747.61/362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.32

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