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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 573.03 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 573.03 and 208.80 is: 312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 573.03 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/573.03 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 573.03 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 119,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,648.66/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.95

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