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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.63, 499.11 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.63, 499.11 and 206.38 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.63 : 499.11 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.63/499.11 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.63x = 499.11 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.63x = 103,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,003.83/361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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