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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 529.01 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 529.01 and 208.68 is: 287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 529.01 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/529.01 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 529.01 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 110,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,393.81/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.98

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