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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 502.73 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 502.73 and 206.91 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 502.73 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/502.73 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 502.73 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 104,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,018.83/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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