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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 573.61 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 573.61 and 209.25 is: 313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 573.61 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/573.61 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 573.61 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 120,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,027.89/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.78

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