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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 503.12 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 503.12 and 207.25 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 503.12 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/503.12 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 503.12 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 104,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,271.62/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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