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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 500.59 and 205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 500.59 and 205.41 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 500.59 = 205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/500.59 = 205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 500.59 × 205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 102,826.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,826.19/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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