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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 501.05 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 501.05 and 205.67 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 501.05 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/501.05 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 501.05 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 103,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,050.94/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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