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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.37, 573.74 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.37, 573.74 and 209.03 is: 313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.37 : 573.74 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.37/573.74 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.37x = 573.74 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.37x = 119,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,928.87/382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.65

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