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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.38, 512.46 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.38, 512.46 and 205.58 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.38 : 512.46 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.38/512.46 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.38x = 512.46 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.38x = 105,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,351.53/371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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