Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 501 and 207.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363, 501 and 207.72 is: 286.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363 : 501 = 207.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363/501 = 207.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363x = 501 × 207.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363x = 104,067.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,067.72/363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286.69
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