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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.55, 501.67 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.55, 501.67 and 206.17 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.55 : 501.67 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.55/501.67 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.55x = 501.67 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.55x = 103,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,429.30/363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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