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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.37, 501.38 and 205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.37, 501.38 and 205.99 is: 284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.37 : 501.38 = 205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.37/501.38 = 205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.37x = 501.38 × 205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.37x = 103,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,280.29/363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.23

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