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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 537.81 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 537.81 and 204.39 is: 306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 537.81 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/537.81 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 537.81 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 109,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,922.99/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.38

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