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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 500.94 and 207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 500.94 and 207.78 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 500.94 = 207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/500.94 = 207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 500.94 × 207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 104,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,085.31/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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