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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 573.11 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 573.11 and 208.58 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 573.11 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/573.11 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 573.11 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 119,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,539.28/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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