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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 572.94 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 572.94 and 208.91 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 572.94 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/572.94 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 572.94 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 119,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,694.33/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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