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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.24, 528.85 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.24, 528.85 and 208.58 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.24 : 528.85 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.24/528.85 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.24x = 528.85 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.24x = 110,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,308.72/383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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