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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.27, 528.91 and 208.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.27, 528.91 and 208.61 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.27 : 528.91 = 208.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.27/528.91 = 208.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.27x = 528.91 × 208.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.27x = 110,335.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,335.92/383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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