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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 519.71 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 519.71 and 208.54 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 519.71 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/519.71 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 519.71 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 108,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,379.93/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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