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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.27, 528.92 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.27, 528.92 and 208.62 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.27 : 528.92 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.27/528.92 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.27x = 528.92 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.27x = 110,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,342.13/383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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