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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 502.08 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 502.08 and 208.58 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 502.08 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/502.08 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 502.08 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 104,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,723.85/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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