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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 501.28 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 501.28 and 207.98 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 501.28 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/501.28 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 501.28 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 104,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,253.71/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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