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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 570.80 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 570.80 and 207.38 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 570.80 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/570.80 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 570.80 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 118,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,372.50/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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