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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 504.73 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 504.73 and 208.38 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 504.73 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/504.73 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 504.73 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 105,175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,175.64/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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