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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 500.40 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 500.40 and 205.34 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 500.40 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/500.40 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 500.40 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 102,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,749.63/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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