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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.28, 528.91 and 208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.28, 528.91 and 208.63 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.28 : 528.91 = 208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.28/528.91 = 208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.28x = 528.91 × 208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.28x = 110,344.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,344.83/383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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