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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 500.94 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 500.94 and 205.61 is: 283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 500.94 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/500.94 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 500.94 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 102,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,995.77/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.76

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