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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 527.78 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 527.78 and 207.80 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 527.78 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/527.78 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 527.78 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 109,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,669.01/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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