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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 500.61 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 500.61 and 205.37 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 500.61 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/500.61 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 500.61 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 102,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,810.64/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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