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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 500.52 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 500.52 and 205.28 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 500.52 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/500.52 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 500.52 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 102,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,746.75/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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