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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 503.19 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 503.19 and 207.27 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 503.19 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/503.19 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 503.19 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 104,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,294.42/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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