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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.78, 575.52 and 210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.78, 575.52 and 210.59 is: 315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.78 : 575.52 = 210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.78/575.52 = 210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.78x = 575.52 × 210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.78x = 121,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,198.76/383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.80

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