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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 504.99 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 504.99 and 208.59 is: 287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 504.99 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/504.99 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 504.99 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 105,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,335.86/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.80

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