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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 539.54 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 539.54 and 205.62 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 539.54 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/539.54 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 539.54 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 110,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,939.19/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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