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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 527.19 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 527.19 and 207.37 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 527.19 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/527.19 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 527.19 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 109,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,320.31/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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