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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 504.98 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 504.98 and 208.54 is: 287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 504.98 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/504.98 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 504.98 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 105,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,308.53/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.78

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