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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 501.50 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 501.50 and 206.01 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 501.50 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/501.50 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 501.50 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 103,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,314.02/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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