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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 570.90 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 570.90 and 207.12 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 570.90 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/570.90 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 570.90 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 118,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,244.81/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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