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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.79, 500.65 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.79, 500.65 and 197.01 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.79 : 500.65 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.79/500.65 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.79x = 500.65 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.79x = 98,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,633.06/362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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