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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 527.72 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 527.72 and 207.75 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 527.72 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/527.72 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 527.72 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 109,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,631.19/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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