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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 502.33 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 502.33 and 208.74 is: 288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 502.33 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/502.33 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 502.33 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 104,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,856.36/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.07

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