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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.27, 512.32 and 205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.27, 512.32 and 205.46 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.27 : 512.32 = 205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.27/512.32 = 205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.27x = 512.32 × 205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.27x = 105,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,257.68/371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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