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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 501.86 and 206.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 501.86 and 206.33 is: 284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 501.86 = 206.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/501.86 = 206.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 501.86 × 206.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 103,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,546.78/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.71

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