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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 526.74 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 526.74 and 207.04 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 526.74 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/526.74 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 526.74 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 109,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,058.34/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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