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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 503.36 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 503.36 and 207.43 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 503.36 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/503.36 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 503.36 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 104,411.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,411.96/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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