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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 572.70 and 208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 572.70 and 208.90 is: 312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 572.70 = 208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/572.70 = 208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 572.70 × 208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 119,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,637.03/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.66

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