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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.72, 504.68 and 208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.72, 504.68 and 208.33 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.72 : 504.68 = 208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.72/504.68 = 208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.72x = 504.68 × 208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.72x = 105,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,139.98/365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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