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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 501.03 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 501.03 and 207.66 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 501.03 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/501.03 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 501.03 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 104,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,043.89/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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