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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 502.04 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 502.04 and 208.52 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 502.04 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/502.04 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 502.04 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 104,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,685.38/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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