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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.85, 503.43 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.85, 503.43 and 207.47 is: 286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.85 : 503.43 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.85/503.43 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.85x = 503.43 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.85x = 104,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,446.62/364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.27

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