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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.86, 569.07 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.86, 569.07 and 208.50 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.86 : 569.07 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.86/569.07 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.86x = 569.07 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.86x = 118,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,651.10/379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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