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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 570.20 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 570.20 and 207.18 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 570.20 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/570.20 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 570.20 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 118,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,133.00/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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