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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 501.41 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 501.41 and 208.13 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 501.41 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/501.41 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 501.41 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 104,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,356.48/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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