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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502.36 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502.36 and 206.69 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502.36 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502.36 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502.36 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 103,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,832.79/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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