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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 527.16 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 527.16 and 207.34 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 527.16 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/527.16 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 527.16 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 109,301.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,301.35/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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