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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.98, 529.91 and 209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.98, 529.91 and 209.33 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.98 : 529.91 = 209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.98/529.91 = 209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.98x = 529.91 × 209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.98x = 110,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,922.36/383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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