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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.58, 518.27 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.58, 518.27 and 207.52 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.58 : 518.27 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.58/518.27 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.58x = 518.27 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.58x = 107,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,547.76/375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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