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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 503.35 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 503.35 and 207.43 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 503.35 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/503.35 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 503.35 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 104,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,408.11/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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