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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 570.93 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 570.93 and 207.16 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 570.93 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/570.93 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 570.93 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 118,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,273.86/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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