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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 501.45 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 501.45 and 206.01 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 501.45 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/501.45 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 501.45 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 103,303.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,303.71/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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