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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 503.11 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 503.11 and 207.24 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 503.11 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/503.11 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 503.11 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 104,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,264.52/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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