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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 528.22 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 528.22 and 208.11 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 528.22 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/528.22 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 528.22 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 109,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,928.38/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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