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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.79, 500.61 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.79, 500.61 and 205.43 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.79 : 500.61 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.79/500.61 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.79x = 500.61 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.79x = 102,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,837.81/362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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