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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 500.81 and 205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 500.81 and 205.53 is: 283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 500.81 = 205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/500.81 = 205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 500.81 × 205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 102,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,931.48/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.62

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