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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 571.04 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 571.04 and 207.32 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 571.04 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/571.04 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 571.04 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 118,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,388.62/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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