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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 507.68 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 507.68 and 208.44 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 507.68 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/507.68 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 507.68 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 105,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,819.13/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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