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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 537.78 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 537.78 and 204.62 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 537.78 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/537.78 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 537.78 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 110,041.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,041.89/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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