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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 500.62 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 500.62 and 205.35 is: 283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 500.62 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/500.62 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 500.62 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 102,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,803.89/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.40

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