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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.29, 539.53 and 205.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.29, 539.53 and 205.95 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.29 : 539.53 = 205.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.29/539.53 = 205.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.29x = 539.53 × 205.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.29x = 111,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,115.69/360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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