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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 502.76 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 502.76 and 207.01 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 502.76 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/502.76 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 502.76 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 104,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,072.80/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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