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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 502.29 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 502.29 and 206.60 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 502.29 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/502.29 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 502.29 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 103,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,774.11/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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