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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 527.89 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 527.89 and 207.88 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 527.89 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/527.89 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 527.89 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 109,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,737.77/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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