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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 573.57 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 573.57 and 208.49 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 573.57 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/573.57 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 573.57 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 119,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,583.61/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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