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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 527.60 and 207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 527.60 and 207.67 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 527.60 = 207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/527.60 = 207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 527.60 × 207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 109,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,564.05/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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