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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 573.72 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 573.72 and 209.10 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 573.72 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/573.72 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 573.72 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 119,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,964.85/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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