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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 502.52 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 502.52 and 208.91 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 502.52 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/502.52 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 502.52 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 104,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,978.94/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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