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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 501.17 and 205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 501.17 and 205.81 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 501.17 = 205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/501.17 = 205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 501.17 × 205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 103,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,144.67/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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