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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 500.76 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 500.76 and 205.50 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 500.76 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/500.76 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 500.76 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 102,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,906.18/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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