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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 503.18 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 503.18 and 207.30 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 503.18 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/503.18 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 503.18 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 104,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,309.21/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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