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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.84, 529.70 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.84, 529.70 and 209.19 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.84 : 529.70 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.84/529.70 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.84x = 529.70 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.84x = 110,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,807.94/383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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