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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 570.75 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 570.75 and 207.46 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 570.75 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/570.75 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 570.75 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 118,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,407.73/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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