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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.17, 502.50 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.17, 502.50 and 206.79 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.17 : 502.50 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.17/502.50 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.17x = 502.50 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.17x = 103,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,911.98/364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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