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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 527.87 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 527.87 and 207.86 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 527.87 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/527.87 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 527.87 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 109,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,723.06/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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