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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 502.40 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 502.40 and 206.65 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 502.40 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/502.40 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 502.40 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 103,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,822.10/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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