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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 502.91 and 207.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 502.91 and 207.13 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 502.91 = 207.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/502.91 = 207.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 502.91 × 207.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 104,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,165.23/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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