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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 503.24 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 503.24 and 207.31 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 503.24 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/503.24 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 503.24 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 104,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,325.94/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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