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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 527.92 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 527.92 and 208.17 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 527.92 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/527.92 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 527.92 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 109,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,896.59/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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