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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.85, 528.34 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.85, 528.34 and 208.20 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.85 : 528.34 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.85/528.34 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.85x = 528.34 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.85x = 109,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,997.78/382.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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