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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 501.72 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 501.72 and 208.36 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 501.72 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/501.72 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 501.72 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 104,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,538.38/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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