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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.83, 540.63 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.83, 540.63 and 206.37 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.83 : 540.63 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.83/540.63 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.83x = 540.63 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.83x = 111,569.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,569.81/360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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