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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 574.53 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 574.53 and 209.70 is: 314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 574.53 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/574.53 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 574.53 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 120,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,478.94/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.44

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