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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 502.70 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 502.70 and 206.96 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 502.70 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/502.70 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 502.70 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 104,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,038.79/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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