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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.93, 500.83 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.93, 500.83 and 205.54 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.93 : 500.83 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.93/500.83 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.93x = 500.83 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.93x = 102,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,942.83/362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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