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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 515.85 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 515.85 and 208.04 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 515.85 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/515.85 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 515.85 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 107,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,314.07/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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