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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 540.08 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 540.08 and 205.76 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 540.08 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/540.08 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 540.08 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 111,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,126.86/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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