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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 528.13 and 208.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 528.13 and 208.05 is: 287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 528.13 = 208.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/528.13 = 208.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 528.13 × 208.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 109,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,877.45/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.11

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