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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 498.59 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 498.59 and 206.07 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 498.59 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/498.59 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 498.59 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 102,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,744.96/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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