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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.01, 502.21 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.01, 502.21 and 206.62 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.01 : 502.21 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.01/502.21 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.01x = 502.21 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.01x = 103,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,766.63/364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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