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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.37, 505.52 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.37, 505.52 and 208.95 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.37 : 505.52 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.37/505.52 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.37x = 505.52 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.37x = 105,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,629.92/366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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