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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 527.44 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 527.44 and 207.55 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 527.44 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/527.44 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 527.44 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 109,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,466.50/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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