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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.73, 503.32 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.73, 503.32 and 207.35 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.73 : 503.32 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.73/503.32 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.73x = 503.32 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.73x = 104,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,363.40/364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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