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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.93, 503.62 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.93, 503.62 and 207.59 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.93 : 503.62 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.93/503.62 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.93x = 503.62 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.93x = 104,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,546.29/364.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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