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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 499.57 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 499.57 and 206.75 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 499.57 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/499.57 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 499.57 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 103,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,285.06/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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