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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 502.38 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 502.38 and 208.72 is: 288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 502.38 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/502.38 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 502.38 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 104,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,856.75/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.07

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