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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.51, 519.55 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.51, 519.55 and 208.45 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.51 : 519.55 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.51/519.55 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.51x = 519.55 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.51x = 108,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,298.38/376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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