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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.15, 528.75 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.15, 528.75 and 208.50 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.15 : 528.75 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.15/528.75 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.15x = 528.75 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.15x = 110,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,244.38/383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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