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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.83, 528.29 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.83, 528.29 and 208.18 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.83 : 528.29 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.83/528.29 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.83x = 528.29 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.83x = 109,976.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,976.77/382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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