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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 569.37 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 569.37 and 208.62 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 569.37 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/569.37 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 569.37 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 118,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,781.97/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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