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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 570.78 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 570.78 and 207.24 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 570.78 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/570.78 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 570.78 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 118,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,288.45/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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