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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.59, 529.35 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.59, 529.35 and 208.94 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.59 : 529.35 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.59/529.35 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.59x = 529.35 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.59x = 110,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,599.74/383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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