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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.07, 506.56 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.07, 506.56 and 207.55 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.07 : 506.56 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.07/506.56 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.07x = 506.56 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.07x = 105,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,133.48/367.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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