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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 503.46 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 503.46 and 207.44 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 503.46 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/503.46 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 503.46 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 104,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,437.74/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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