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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 527.47 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 527.47 and 207.57 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 527.47 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/527.47 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 527.47 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 109,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,484.45/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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