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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 505.06 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 505.06 and 208.71 is: 287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 505.06 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/505.06 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 505.06 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 105,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,410.55/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.95

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