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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 503.89 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 503.89 and 205.65 is: 283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 503.89 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/503.89 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 503.89 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 103,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,624.98/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.78

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