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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 503.64 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 503.64 and 207.52 is: 286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 503.64 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/503.64 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 503.64 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 104,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,514.11/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.39

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