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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.18, 502.58 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.18, 502.58 and 206.82 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.18 : 502.58 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.18/502.58 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.18x = 502.58 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.18x = 103,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,942.34/364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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