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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 501 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 501 and 205.66 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 501 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/501 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 501 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 103,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,035.66/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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