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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.65, 503.28 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.65, 503.28 and 207.29 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.65 : 503.28 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.65/503.28 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.65x = 503.28 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.65x = 104,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,322.39/364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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