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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.79, 500.72 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.79, 500.72 and 207.54 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.79 : 500.72 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.79/500.72 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.79x = 500.72 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.79x = 103,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,918.39/362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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