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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.94, 529.85 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.94, 529.85 and 209.29 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.94 : 529.85 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.94/529.85 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.94x = 529.85 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.94x = 110,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,892.31/383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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