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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.18, 574.55 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.18, 574.55 and 209.78 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.18 : 574.55 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.18/574.55 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.18x = 574.55 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.18x = 120,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,525.18/383.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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