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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 512.43 and 205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 512.43 and 205.53 is: 283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 512.43 = 205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/512.43 = 205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 512.43 × 205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 105,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,319.74/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.62

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