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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.76, 515.83 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.76, 515.83 and 208.03 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.76 : 515.83 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.76/515.83 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.76x = 515.83 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.76x = 107,306.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,306.31/373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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