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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 573.28 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 573.28 and 208.94 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 573.28 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/573.28 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 573.28 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 119,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,778.52/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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