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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 501.02 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 501.02 and 205.73 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 501.02 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/501.02 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 501.02 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 103,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,074.84/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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