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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 519.39 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 519.39 and 208.34 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 519.39 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/519.39 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 519.39 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 108,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,208.48/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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