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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.10, 501.07 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.10, 501.07 and 205.72 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.10 : 501.07 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.10/501.07 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.10x = 501.07 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.10x = 103,079.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,079.09/363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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