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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 527.09 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 527.09 and 207.29 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 527.09 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/527.09 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 527.09 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 109,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,260.77/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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