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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.65, 540.92 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.65, 540.92 and 206.07 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.65 : 540.92 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.65/540.92 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.65x = 540.92 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.65x = 111,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,467.38/360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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