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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.25, 501.39 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.25, 501.39 and 208.09 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 501.39 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/501.39 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 501.39 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 104,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,334.25/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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