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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.83, 563.57 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.83, 563.57 and 208.94 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.83 : 563.57 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.83/563.57 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.83x = 563.57 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.83x = 117,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,748.45/375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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