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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.45, 502.86 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.45, 502.86 and 207.11 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.45 : 502.86 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.45/502.86 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.45x = 502.86 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.45x = 104,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,145.37/364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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