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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 502.42 and 208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 502.42 and 208.82 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 502.42 = 208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/502.42 = 208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 502.42 × 208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 104,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,912.83/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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