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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 499.59 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 499.59 and 206.78 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 499.59 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/499.59 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 499.59 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 103,305.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,305.22/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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