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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 504.45 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 504.45 and 208.15 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 504.45 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/504.45 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 504.45 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 105,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,001.27/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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