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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.79, 504.77 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.79, 504.77 and 208.41 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.79 : 504.77 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.79/504.77 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.79x = 504.77 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.79x = 105,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,199.12/365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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