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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.50, 501.72 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.50, 501.72 and 208.34 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.50 : 501.72 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.50/501.72 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.50x = 501.72 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.50x = 104,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,528.34/363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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