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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.57, 539.46 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.57, 539.46 and 205.54 is: 308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.57 : 539.46 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.57/539.46 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.57x = 539.46 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.57x = 110,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,879.26/359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.36

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