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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 527.40 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 527.40 and 207.52 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 527.40 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/527.40 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 527.40 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 109,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,444.21/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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