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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 537.87 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 537.87 and 204.72 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 537.87 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/537.87 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 537.87 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 110,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,112.75/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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