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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 501.72 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 501.72 and 206.19 is: 284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 501.72 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/501.72 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 501.72 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 103,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,449.65/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.54

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