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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.75, 519.89 and 208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.75, 519.89 and 208.70 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.75 : 519.89 = 208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.75/519.89 = 208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.75x = 519.89 × 208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.75x = 108,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,501.04/376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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