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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 500.52 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 500.52 and 207.46 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 500.52 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/500.52 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 500.52 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 103,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,837.88/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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