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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 570.36 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 570.36 and 207.09 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 570.36 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/570.36 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 570.36 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 118,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,114.66/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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