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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 527.57 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 527.57 and 207.64 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 527.57 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/527.57 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 527.57 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 109,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,544.63/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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