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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 527.78 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 527.78 and 208.49 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 527.78 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/527.78 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 527.78 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 110,035.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,035.81/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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