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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.82, 518.60 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.82, 518.60 and 207.76 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.82 : 518.60 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.82/518.60 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.82x = 518.60 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.82x = 107,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,744.34/375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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