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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.73, 503.33 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.73, 503.33 and 205.21 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.73 : 503.33 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.73/503.33 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.73x = 503.33 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.73x = 103,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,288.74/364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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