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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 504.68 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 504.68 and 208.35 is: 287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 504.68 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/504.68 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 504.68 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 105,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,150.04/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.58

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