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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 500.61 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 500.61 and 205.39 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 500.61 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/500.61 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 500.61 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 102,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,823.09/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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