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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 501.12 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 501.12 and 207.84 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 501.12 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/501.12 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 501.12 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 104,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,152.78/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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