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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.94, 487.08 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.94, 487.08 and 205.58 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.94 : 487.08 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.94/487.08 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.94x = 487.08 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.94x = 100,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,133.91/352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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