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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 501.98 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 501.98 and 206.42 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 501.98 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/501.98 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 501.98 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 103,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,615.17/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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