Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 503.11 and 207.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 364.63, 503.11 and 207.23 is: 285.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364.63 : 503.11 = 207.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364.63/503.11 = 207.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364.63x = 503.11 × 207.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364.63x = 104,257.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,257.23/364.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285.93
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