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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.70, 573.96 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.70, 573.96 and 209.18 is: 313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.70 : 573.96 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.70/573.96 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.70x = 573.96 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.70x = 120,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,060.95/382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.72

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