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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.07, 574.80 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.07, 574.80 and 209.73 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.07 : 574.80 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.07/574.80 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.07x = 574.80 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.07x = 120,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,552.80/383.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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