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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.12, 502.54 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.12, 502.54 and 208.92 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.12 : 502.54 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.12/502.54 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.12x = 502.54 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.12x = 104,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,990.66/364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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