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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.19, 501.24 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.19, 501.24 and 205.88 is: 284.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.19 : 501.24 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.19/501.24 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.19x = 501.24 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.19x = 103,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,196.54/363.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.14

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