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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.86 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.86 and 208.75 is: 313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.86 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.86 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.86 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 119,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,581.14/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.03

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