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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 500.57 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 500.57 and 207.46 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 500.57 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/500.57 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 500.57 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 103,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,848.25/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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