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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 502.79 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 502.79 and 207.01 is: 285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 502.79 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/502.79 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 502.79 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 104,080.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,080.27/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.65

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