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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.56, 504.44 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.56, 504.44 and 208.23 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.56 : 504.44 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.56/504.44 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.56x = 504.44 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.56x = 105,037.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,037.54/365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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