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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 499.41 and 206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 499.41 and 206.58 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 499.41 = 206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/499.41 = 206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 499.41 × 206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 103,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,168.12/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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