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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.07, 571.80 and 207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.07, 571.80 and 207.73 is: 311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.07 : 571.80 = 207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.07/571.80 = 207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.07x = 571.80 × 207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.07x = 118,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,780.01/381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.70

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