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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.15, 527.36 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.15, 527.36 and 207.49 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.15 : 527.36 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.15/527.36 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.15x = 527.36 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.15x = 109,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,421.93/382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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