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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 502.23 and 206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 502.23 and 206.58 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 502.23 = 206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/502.23 = 206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 502.23 × 206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 103,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,750.67/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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