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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.99, 528.52 and 208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.99, 528.52 and 208.33 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.99 : 528.52 = 208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.99/528.52 = 208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.99x = 528.52 × 208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.99x = 110,106.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,106.71/382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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