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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 570.98 and 207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 570.98 and 207.79 is: 311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 570.98 = 207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/570.98 = 207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 570.98 × 207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 118,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,643.93/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.39

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