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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 502.32 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 502.32 and 206.64 is: 285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 502.32 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/502.32 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 502.32 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 103,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,799.40/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.17

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