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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 518.54 and 207.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 518.54 and 207.71 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 518.54 = 207.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/518.54 = 207.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 518.54 × 207.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 107,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,702.31/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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