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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 501.21 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 501.21 and 205.79 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 501.21 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/501.21 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 501.21 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 103,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,141.50/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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