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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.57, 498.96 and 206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.57, 498.96 and 206.35 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.57 : 498.96 = 206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.57/498.96 = 206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.57x = 498.96 × 206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.57x = 102,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,956.87/361.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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