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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.93, 532.58 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.93, 532.58 and 208.89 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.93 : 532.58 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.93/532.58 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.93x = 532.58 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.93x = 111,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,250.38/385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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