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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 504.50 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 504.50 and 208.26 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 504.50 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/504.50 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 504.50 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 105,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,067.69/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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