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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.87, 529.73 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.87, 529.73 and 209.22 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.87 : 529.73 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.87/529.73 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.87x = 529.73 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.87x = 110,830.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,830.11/383.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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