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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 499.12 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 499.12 and 206.44 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 499.12 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/499.12 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 499.12 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 103,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,038.33/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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