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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 519.48 and 208.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 519.48 and 208.39 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 519.48 = 208.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/519.48 = 208.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 519.48 × 208.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 108,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,254.99/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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