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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 528.45 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 528.45 and 208.29 is: 287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 528.45 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/528.45 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 528.45 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 110,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,068.21/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.43

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