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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.27, 527.51 and 207.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.27, 527.51 and 207.61 is: 286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.27 : 527.51 = 207.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.27/527.51 = 207.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.27x = 527.51 × 207.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.27x = 109,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,515.83/382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.49

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