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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 539.78 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 539.78 and 205.70 is: 308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 539.78 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/539.78 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 539.78 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 111,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,030.99/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.53

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