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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 501.86 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 501.86 and 206.31 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 501.86 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/501.86 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 501.86 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 103,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,538.74/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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