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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.67, 501.90 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.67, 501.90 and 206.28 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.67 : 501.90 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.67/501.90 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.67x = 501.90 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.67x = 103,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,531.93/363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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