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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 527.47 and 205.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 527.47 and 205.57 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 527.47 = 205.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/527.47 = 205.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 527.47 × 205.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 108,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,432.01/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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