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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 501.33 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 501.33 and 208.03 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 501.33 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/501.33 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 501.33 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 104,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,291.68/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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