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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.34, 502.81 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.34, 502.81 and 206.92 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.34 : 502.81 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.34/502.81 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.34x = 502.81 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.34x = 104,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,039.67/364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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