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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 500.99 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 500.99 and 205.69 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 500.99 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/500.99 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 500.99 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 103,047.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,047.29/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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