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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.27, 573.23 and 209.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.27, 573.23 and 209.00 is: 313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.27 : 573.23 = 209.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.27/573.23 = 209.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.27x = 573.23 × 209.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.27x = 119,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,802.20/382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.40

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