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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 527.55 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 527.55 and 207.63 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 527.55 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/527.55 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 527.55 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 109,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,535.21/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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