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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 528.44 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 528.44 and 208.27 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 528.44 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/528.44 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 528.44 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 110,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,057.82/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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