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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.07, 501.04 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.07, 501.04 and 205.71 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.07 : 501.04 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.07/501.04 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.07x = 501.04 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.07x = 103,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,068.94/363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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