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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.83, 574.29 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.83, 574.29 and 209.75 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.83 : 574.29 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.83/574.29 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.83x = 574.29 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.83x = 120,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,457.33/382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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