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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.59, 501.81 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.59, 501.81 and 206.27 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.59 : 501.81 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.59/501.81 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.59x = 501.81 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.59x = 103,508.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,508.35/363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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