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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 501.51 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 501.51 and 208.16 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 501.51 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/501.51 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 501.51 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 104,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,394.32/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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