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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.89, 500.82 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.89, 500.82 and 205.54 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.89 : 500.82 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.89/500.82 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.89x = 500.82 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.89x = 102,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,938.54/362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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