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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 528.54 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 528.54 and 208.34 is: 287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 528.54 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/528.54 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 528.54 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 110,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,116.02/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.51

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