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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 487.07 and 205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 487.07 and 205.53 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 487.07 = 205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/487.07 = 205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 487.07 × 205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 100,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,105.41/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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