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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.91, 500.83 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.91, 500.83 and 205.58 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.91 : 500.83 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.91/500.83 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.91x = 500.83 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.91x = 102,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,960.63/362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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