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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.12, 502.47 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.12, 502.47 and 206.76 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.12 : 502.47 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.12/502.47 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.12x = 502.47 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.12x = 103,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,890.70/364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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