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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 500.49 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 500.49 and 207.45 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 500.49 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/500.49 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 500.49 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 103,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,826.65/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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