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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 503.43 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 503.43 and 207.43 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 503.43 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/503.43 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 503.43 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 104,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,426.17/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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