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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.91, 500.73 and 205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.91, 500.73 and 205.53 is: 283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.91 : 500.73 = 205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.91/500.73 = 205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.91x = 500.73 × 205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.91x = 102,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,915.04/362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.58

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