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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 538.79 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 538.79 and 205.38 is: 307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 538.79 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/538.79 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 538.79 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 110,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,655.66/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.92

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