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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.49, 503.02 and 207.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.49, 503.02 and 207.13 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.49 : 503.02 = 207.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.49/503.02 = 207.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.49x = 503.02 × 207.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.49x = 104,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,191.31/364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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