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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 502.46 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 502.46 and 206.73 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 502.46 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/502.46 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 502.46 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 103,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,872.52/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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