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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 502.05 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 502.05 and 206.46 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 502.05 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/502.05 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 502.05 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 103,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,654.02/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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