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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 528.40 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 528.40 and 208.25 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 528.40 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/528.40 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 528.40 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 110,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,036.66/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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