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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.79, 539.98 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.79, 539.98 and 205.79 is: 308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.79 : 539.98 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.79/539.98 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.79x = 539.98 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.79x = 111,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,123.46/359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.85

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