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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.63, 528.03 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.63, 528.03 and 207.98 is: 287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.63 : 528.03 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.63/528.03 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.63x = 528.03 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.63x = 109,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,816.00/382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.01

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