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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 500.95 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 500.95 and 207.75 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 500.95 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/500.95 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 500.95 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 104,071.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,071.32/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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