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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 501.81 and 206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 501.81 and 206.29 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 501.81 = 206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/501.81 = 206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 501.81 × 206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 103,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,518.38/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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