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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 573.42 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 573.42 and 208.88 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 573.42 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/573.42 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 573.42 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 119,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,775.97/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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