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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 500.72 and 205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 500.72 and 205.49 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 500.72 = 205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/500.72 = 205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 500.72 × 205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 102,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,893.18/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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