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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.78, 539.31 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.78, 539.31 and 205.39 is: 307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.78 : 539.31 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.78/539.31 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.78x = 539.31 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.78x = 110,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,768.88/359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.88

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