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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 502.84 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 502.84 and 207.03 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 502.84 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/502.84 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 502.84 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 104,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,102.97/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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