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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.93, 520.16 and 208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.93, 520.16 and 208.90 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.93 : 520.16 = 208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.93/520.16 = 208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.93x = 520.16 × 208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.93x = 108,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,658.82/376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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