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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.91, 487 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.91, 487 and 205.45 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.91 : 487 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.91/487 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.91x = 487 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.91x = 100,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,054.15/352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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