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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 527.23 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 527.23 and 207.39 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 527.23 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/527.23 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 527.23 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 109,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,342.23/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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