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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 571.49 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 571.49 and 207.62 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 571.49 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/571.49 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 571.49 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 118,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,651.85/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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