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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 512.49 and 205.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 512.49 and 205.59 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 512.49 = 205.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/512.49 = 205.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 512.49 × 205.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 105,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,362.63/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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