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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 500.79 and 205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 500.79 and 205.55 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 500.79 = 205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/500.79 = 205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 500.79 × 205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 102,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,933.85/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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