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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 539.69 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 539.69 and 205.64 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 539.69 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/539.69 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 539.69 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 110,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,980.73/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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