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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.37, 570.74 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.37, 570.74 and 207.03 is: 310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.37 : 570.74 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.37/570.74 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.37x = 570.74 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.37x = 118,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,160.30/380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.65

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