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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.11, 527.31 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.11, 527.31 and 207.45 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.11 : 527.31 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.11/527.31 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.11x = 527.31 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.11x = 109,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,390.46/382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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