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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.89, 529.77 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.89, 529.77 and 209.24 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.89 : 529.77 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.89/529.77 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.89x = 529.77 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.89x = 110,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,849.07/383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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