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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 502.82 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 502.82 and 204.86 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 502.82 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/502.82 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 502.82 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 103,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,008.13/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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