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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 501.44 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 501.44 and 208.08 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 501.44 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/501.44 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 501.44 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 104,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,339.64/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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