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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 504.50 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 504.50 and 208.25 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 504.50 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/504.50 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 504.50 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 105,062.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,062.13/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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