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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.69, 574.27 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.69, 574.27 and 209.44 is: 314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.69 : 574.27 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.69/574.27 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.69x = 574.27 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.69x = 120,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,275.30/382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.29

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