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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 527.25 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 527.25 and 207.41 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 527.25 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/527.25 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 527.25 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 109,356.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,356.92/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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